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Torn ACL: Nahomi’s Story
Meet Nahomi As she was growing up, you could find Nahomi Sanchez on the soccer field almost any day of the week. “Monday through Friday I had soccer practice, then I played games on Saturday and Sunday,”
Spinal Fusion
Posterior spinal fusion Spinal Fusion patient photo Posterior spinal fusion with instrumentation is the most common procedure performed for pediatric spinal conditions such as scoliosis and pathologic...
Patella Tendonitis
USNWR Ortho Media Block Tendons are like ropes which connect muscles to bone. The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone (the tibia). Patellar tendonitis is the condition that...
Kyphosis
What is kyphosis? When the trunk is viewed from the side, the back of the upper chest area has a normal rounded appearance called kyphosis. When this curve becomes excessive, it is referred to as...
Broken Leg and Shattered Kneecap: Martez’s Story
An accident broke Martez Hall’s right femur and shattered his left kneecap. After surgery at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, he’s spent months in therapy with the goal to get back to the game he...
Osteopathia Striata with Cranial Sclerosis: Emersyn’s Story
Meet Emersyn Emersyn Gross is a sassy, fun 4-year-old who loves wearing her pink and purple tutus, pretending to be a doctor, and watching Peppa Pig. But when she was born Nov. 1, 2017, doctors weren’t...
Pharmacology and Toxicology
The Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Innovation provides clinical consultation and research programs aimed at making the use of medications in children safer and more...
Cerebral Palsy: Samuel's Story
Seven-year-old Samuel Burroughs loves hanging out with his dad, going swimming and watching cartoons. He also receives specialized care for cerebral palsy at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Nose and Sinus Conditions
Common nose/sinus conditions we treat Congenital and acquired conditions We work with children who were born with a nose or sinus problem (sometimes called a congenital condition) or who have a nasal...
Cochlear implant information for families
A cochlear implant is a safe and proven medical treatment that provides hearing to infants, children and teenagers with severe to profound hearing loss when hearing aids are not able to help.
Neisseria Gonorrhea
Similar to infection with C. trachomatis, infection from N. gonorrhea among neonates results from perinatal exposure to the mother’s infected cervix. Acute illness typically is seen between 2 and 5 days...
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Optimizing Use of Antibiotics
Overuse of antibiotics can lead to antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial stewardship aims to improve the prescribing and promote the optimal use of antimicrobial agents.
Severe Cephalosporin Allergy
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole: Cystitis or Pyelonephritis: 6-12 mg TMP/kg/day PO (max: 160 mg TMP/dose). OR Ciprofloxacin: Cystitis: Oral: Immediate release tablet or oral suspension: 20 – 40 mg/kg/day...
Pediatrics in Practice Podcast
Interviews with pediatric subspecialists on timely, relevant content for physicians and providers who care for children. Presented by Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Beacon Patient Family Advisory Council
PFAC Beacon Logo The Beacon PFAC works in partnership with the Children’s Mercy staff members to advocate on behalf of Beacon Program and Clinic families for the best quality of care. The council...
Research News and Stories
The Children’s Mercy Research Institute is creating an integrated research environment where no boundaries exist between science and medicine.
Trainee Initiatives and Education
Trainee initiatives Resident-run Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: The Resident-run Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee was created in 2019 and aims to bring about awareness, discuss and...
Meet Our Philanthropy Team
The Children’s Mercy Philanthropy team loves connecting with community friends and supporters like you. Contact us today to learn more about how you can get involved and provide critically needed support...
Pediatric Pain Management
Description: A four week rotation focusing on treatment of chronic pain in pediatrics. Students will rotate through various clinics including amplified pain, complex pain, and sickle cell integrative...
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Description: A typical schedule will consist of both inpatient and outpatient experiences. On the inpatient rehabilitation service, the student will work directly with a fellow and attending seeing...